Mission HistoryTook off from Torokina Airfield. A three plane formation from VMF-216 flying cover over Rabaul went to assist some P-40s and/or B-24s being attacked by Zeros. F4U 17806 and F4U 17845 failed to return. Two did not make it back, both reported MIA and later KIA. This F4U returned to Torokina Airfield with tail damage and was written off after the mission.

WreckageThe wreckage of this F4U remained in a boneyard at Torokina Airfield until at least early 1944.